How to Hard Reset an Android Phone

Instructions
1
Press and hold the red power button for
three to five seconds to shut down the
Android phone.
2
Press and hold the "Home" button and
the red power button simultaneously.
Continue to hold the buttons for
approximately 25 seconds. Hold until
you see a triangle and an exclamation
point appear on the screen. Release the
buttons.
3
Slide out the phone's QWERTY keyboard.
Hold down the "Alt" button and press
"W." The Android phone resets itself to
factory settings, wiping any saved
variables from memory. This includes
apps, updates and saved contacts.
Tips & Warnings
You do not have to pay for apps you've
already purchased when you re-download
them from the Android app store.